The 2026 Buriram MotoGP Test is off to a thrilling start, and we're bringing you all the LIVE action! But first, a dramatic twist...
Marc Marquez, the MotoGP champion, crashes at Turn 12!
The reigning champion, Marquez, lost control of his bike during his second flying lap, but thankfully, he's okay. This early incident sets the tone for an exciting day as we witness the return of a legend.
And here's where it gets even more intriguing: Marquez's younger brother, Alex, steps up and takes the top spot on the timesheets while Marc is still recovering. A family affair, indeed!
03:23 - VR46's Franco Morbidelli matches Luca Marini's top time, showcasing the team's potential.
03:16 - Jorge Martin, making his Aprilia garage debut, heads out for his first ride since November's Valencia test.
03:12 - With eight riders on track, Luca Marini leads the pack, followed closely by Marco Bezzecchi and Pedro Acosta.
03:06 - The test begins! A slight delay with the green flags, but the excitement is palpable as the riders gear up for the final pre-season test.
But here's where it gets controversial:
03:49 - Marc Marquez, after his earlier crash, returns to the track and zooms straight into P1, beating his Ducati Lenovo teammate Francesco Bagnaia by 0.131s. A remarkable comeback!
03:47 - Honda LCR's Diogo Moreira leads the rookies in 18th place, with Pramac Yamaha's Toprak Razgatlioglu close behind.
03:47 - Brand battles heat up! Bagnaia tops for Ducati, Bezzecchi for Aprilia, and Marini for Honda. KTM's Pedro Acosta and Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo have some catching up to do.
03:44 - The top 10 so far is a mix of seasoned riders and rising stars: Bagnaia, Bezzecchi, Marini, Alex Marquez, Acosta, Morbidelli, Martin, Fernandez, Vinales, and Ogura.
03:35 - Francesco Bagnaia, Marquez's teammate, finally joins the action, completing the 22-rider lineup.
03:34 - Marco Bezzecchi briefly takes P1 for Aprilia but is soon overtaken.
03:33 - Alex Marquez, Marc's brother, shines in his absence, setting the pace.
03:24 - The Marquez brothers' contrasting fortunes spark debate: Marc crashes, while Alex excels. Is this a changing of the guard?
03:42 - Bagnaia, rumored to be close to a deal with Aprilia for 2027, wastes no time, topping the timesheets.
With the test underway, the Buriram circuit buzzes with anticipation. Will Marc Marquez recover his pace? Can the rookies make their mark? And will Francesco Bagnaia's performance influence his future team choices?
Stay tuned as we bring you more LIVE updates from this captivating MotoGP test!
